How To Make A Flange For EMT Conduit

[@frankcicero4444]

This is what happens when good people come together to come with solutions , thank you .

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks Frank! We're lucky to have such a great community.

[@studiohanson]

Yes please! I’d like to see some tests with cantilevered builds that extend out from a wall-mounted flange, but also directly underneath a ceiling mount!

[@ridinrocks]

I think stress testing alot of these builds or hacks would give more people mor confidence in getting into the products and builds

[@MakerPipe]

We strength tested the flanges in this video and have plans to test others. Thanks for your feedback!

[@stephenbeck5993]

Love this. I've spent time wandering through Lowe's trying to figure out a combination of off-the-shelf fittings to do this. These are great ideas that I will be using.

[@MakerPipe]

Awesome! Glad you found the ideas helpful. Thanks for the comment!

[@dougjones4538]

I was looking for ways to swage EMT for a greenhouse and this popped up. I'm completely and unashamedly pre-sold on this channel. I've been working with EMT all my adult life and knew all along what a terrific and under-utilized construction material it is. This is absolutely fantastic! Sign me up, Dave!

[@MakerPipe]

Glad you found us Doug. Thanks for the comment!

[@normbograham]

For simple closet pole solution, you cut two 2x4's, or 2x3's, and put holes in both sides, and then secure the 2x lumber to the wall. etc. You really need to use the 2x lumber, because you need to secure a closet pole to the studs. You can use 3/4, or even fence poles (1 5/8), etc.

[@rachaelkirby1798]

I found a pipe threader at an estate sale for $5. I don't think anyone knew what it was and I was so excited I won it because, maker pipe and conduit and a threader will make stuff like this awesome

[@MakerPipe]

That is awesome Rachael! Please et us know how that goes. We have never tried that, but I can see it being super useful!

[@davelee3360]

Strength test would be a great idea!!!

[@MakerPipe]

We will be doing it soon, and sharing the results! Thanks for watching

[@Aksmaniyak]

I would like to see a strength test. It would definitely help with choosing one of the hacks.

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for your feedback. We will do it soon!

[@nonenonnenopenonenomorefor5556]

Really good used conduit for 35 years great ideas

[@MakerPipe]

Glad you liked the ideas! Thanks for the comment

[@UnsanctionedFabrication]

Another vote for strength test. You can also add casters to table legs by pressing in a coupling nut into the EMT, and screwing in a threaded stem caster to it.

[@MakerPipe]

That's a good idea! Thanks for the suggestion

[@michaelsmith1427]

I feel like MakerPipe has its best days in front of it. Incredibly useful product and tips. Love these videos. Thanks for all the effort and insight.

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks Michael! Glad you find them useful and we really appreciate the kind words. 🤞that you are right...

[@OutlierAudio]

Well done! Another vote for the strength testing. More for the entertainment than any immediate need :)

[@MakerPipe]

Coming soon for sure! Thanks for watching

[@bmmrrr]

great ideas...someone in my house wants me to install patio light poles...perfect

[@MakerPipe]

Nice, glad you like the ideas William. Good luck with your project!

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks for sharing these flange options ! I think Axel's approach fits my need, however, going to experiment with the other ideas. Thanks David !!! 👍👍👍🤠

[@MakerPipe]

Yessir! Glad you found the options helpful. Can't wait to see how you use them!

[@rayndooma5624]

YO DAVE, I NEEDED THIS VIDEO! It's kinda hard to replicate some of the methods and hacks that the Maker Pipe Community comes up with when you only have text to read. These kinds of tutorial guide videos helps tremendously! These flange solutions are a game changer! And PLEASE make another video where you push the limits on these flange methods! Much mahalos for all you guys do!

[@MakerPipe]

We will for sure Ryan.Thanks for all your support!

[@DesignBuildLift]

Just discovered your channel recently! Great stuff!

[@MakerPipe]

Glad you found us! I checked out your channel and it looks like you do some awesome stuff! Thanks for the comment.

[@motoservo]

+1 for strength test. Thanks for the video.

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching! We did the strength testing and shared the results in this video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnild3itocpkaas

[@flyingcat2054]

Thks, I will do this for my bird house I need to mount it on a pole. I didn’t know pipe flange would thread with EMT fittings.😀

[@MakerPipe]

It's a great solution for sure! We have also designed and released a flange made specifically for 3/4" EMT Conduit. You can find it here. makerpipe.com/collections/modular-pipe-fittings/products/flange-connector

[@jeromesurffoil7033]

Great ideas!! Thank you for sharing. Also, I am waiting for my first order from Maker Pipe. Pretty excited to make some stuff with the connectors!

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching Jerome! We are excited to see what you make

[@jeremystreet951]

I am very glad you made the distinction between the steel fittings and the cast ones. Also I noticed that you didn't remove the lock nut from the fittings before screwing them into the floor flange. , I think I would so I could engage more threads. I just went to the shop and tried it both ways and it works both ways. A bit of the space where you put the fender washer is lost but bi still think you have room for it.

[@MakerPipe]

That's a great tip. When you tried it did you end up with more engagement?

[@whizzardno1]

That last one is essentially how a bike fork is mounted

[@stuartbirnbaum7209]

I plan to use flanges bolted to concrete to make a handrail going down a sloped ramp. These hacks will be very useful. I, too, would like to see a strength test.

[@MakerPipe]

I’d love to see that when it’s finished. Keep us updated and thanks for watching!

[@RobertBoerner]

Please do the strength testing, I am sure the results will be quite interesting.

[@MakerPipe]

Definitely! Thanks for your feedback. We will be doing the strength test soon and let you all know the results!

[@securitysolutions1163]

Great video, exactly the ideas I was looking for. Do you guys have the 1/2" threaded inserts?

[@gordonyork6638]

#5 is brilliant. Yes. Strength tests. And check the substrate to see what material holds best.

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching! We will be testing and sharing our findings soon.

[@mikecrepeau2956]

Thx for the amazing content. I would love to see the strength testing. I want to make an attic lift with emt..

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for the comment Mike! We did the testing a while back. You can see the results here ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnild3itocpkaas

[@mikecrepeau2956]

@@MakerPipe Thank you! I will take a look at the testing. I still would possibly like to have a phone conversation with you. Thanks again!@

[@mkegadgets4380]

Yes I would love to see strength testing…

[@MakerPipe]

Coming soon MKE! Thanks for watching

[@gabriel-mckee]

Great video!

[@mytubebobbie06h]

Great tips!

[@frankhernandez5273]

Hi, and thank you for sharing. Great video filled with lots of brilliant ideas. I'm curious, have you done any testing or tried other methods to marry a 1" flange to 1" EMT?

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks Frank, glad you enjoyed it! We haven't tried any more 1" flange ideas but all of these should work the same way I'd imagine. We've also done a couple other flange videos in the past that should work the same for 1" EMT as well. Here's a link to them. Thanks for the comment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3eTemuuoc6aq5osi=klyf5ggRn4GXUiQD kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHaUcqmLfs6obLssi=3euOx81yy9WUH9Eb kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXvSqWush5ahjaMsi=kX91LwS9us-LEk8l

[@PriceReynoldsMaker]

Well done!

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnkavanagh1349]

Great idea but I am still waiting for a hinge. The loose T connector is just a temporary fix.

[@MakerPipe]

Have you seen the hinge roundup video? Might offer some more solutions that work for your specific project

[@johnlange8729]

Brilliant!

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching John!

[@dharam108]

great ideas!

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching!

[@eksine]

just grind off the coating and flux weld it, or just use tacks around the base

[@saaront]

Please do the strength testing.

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for the comment. We actually did the testing a couple of years ago. Here is a link to the results video -----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnild3itocpkaassi=vpuur9uNxpvWZroD

[@scottsweet4632]

Yup, test them please!

[@MakerPipe]

Will do Scott. Thanks for watching!

[@williesnyder2899]

EXCELLENT!!

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching!

[@dboyd8628]

Great video! What is your opinion on removing the "locking nut" on the connectors for option 2 and 3 to get more depth into the flange? Do you think that helps or hurts the overall strength of the connection? I vote for strength testing too!

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks D! I think that it would add a little bit more strength, but we may have to test it and see. Thanks for the idea!

[@larrywhite8696]

Would like to see strength test on compress/floor flange on video.

[@MakerPipe]

Hi Larry, thanks for the comment. We strength tested all of the designs in this video here ------> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnild3itocpkaas

[@NatorDM]

What size would the self tapping screw be? Running into this problem with a build right now.

[@MakerPipe]

Hi there, thanks for the comment. We usually use #8 1/2" screws

[@edwarddelgaudio3927]

Great idea and video. Well explained! For my project, I'm customizing my drum hardware (stands) to set-up faster and take up less room by removing the tripod legs. That leaves me with a 1" metal tube (similar to EMT). I thought about using flanges and threading the tube on the inside or outside of the tube, then securing flanges on wood stage (specific locations based on my set-up) then they would screw into a flange or flange with a nipple. However, you inspired a new approach. Key thing is I need strength and the ability to remove the 1" metal tube (stand) each night after a show, so I can place them back in a case for travel and fold up my wood drum stage. Flanges would always remain. Any ideas or recommendations?

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching and the question! Do you think the compressions or set screw coupler method without the tube insert hack would suffice for the main setup? If so, you could remove the set screw and pull out the pipes pretty easily and the flanges could stay screwed in.

[@edwarddelgaudio3927]

@@MakerPipe Thanks for the response! I agree. The set screw coupler method will definitely work, but I'll modify it by adding either self-taping screws or a nut/bolt to keep the tube permanently attached to tube (for strength). Then each night All I have to do is unscrew from the flanges. Thoughts? I'm sending this channel to a ton of friends. Your ideas and this creative DIY community is what we need ! Great work brutha!

[@kelidelamori7307]

I would love to see which one is the strongest.

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for your feedback! We will do the strength test soon. We are also curious which one holds the best 🤔

[@azoore]

the flange threads are NPT (tapered), most EMT fittings are NPS (straight)? i dont see this providing a very secure connection

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for the comment Azoore. They held up surprisingly well when we did our testing which you can see in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnild3itocpkaas

[@studiohanson]

Hey, Dave, Randy here. . . Wondering if you can share the washer/countersunk bolt specs. I was at the big box store yesterday checking out options, and there are a lot of choices for fender washers. I realized I did not have threaded inserts yet, but I was planning on 1/4-20 because of the versatility. Anyway, I put everything back on the shelves and thought I should do a little more research and ask. Maybe your washer has the 3-letter code on it (used at checkout)? and the screw. . . love the idea of using the hex wrench. Was it 1/4-20? seems like 1/4” is too narrow, so I am thinking you did not use that for your threaded insert. Enlighten us!

[@MakerPipe]

Hey Randy thanks for the comment. I have updated the description with links to the exact fender washer and counter sunk bolt that you would need to recreate it. Unfortunately we couldn't find a 1-4/20" version of the counter sunk bolt that was long enough to reach the insert. Hope this helps!

[@DaleTBrant]

I vote for strength test i want to use it to make a truck cap.

[@MakerPipe]

Thanks for watching! We did the strength testing in this video here 👇 DIY Pipe Flange Strength Testing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnild3itocpkaas

[@Jay_Flippen]

1:33 I was going to do this but the same gauge conduit, connectors, and floor flange would not fit together. Fortunately I did not purchase them first. :( Thank you for the idea, though.

[@MakerPipe]

Sorry to hear that Jay! Are you sure you tried the 3/4” black iron pipe flanges with 3/4” EMT Conduit? We’ve seen a lot of people have success with the combo in our community.

[@Jay_Flippen]

@@MakerPipe I tried connecting a 3/4 conduit to a 3/4 floor flange with a connector / adapter in between the two parts. I'm not sure if I have tried threading it directly in like you did at first. Thanks for the response!

[@TinyDantz]

My half-inch threaded compression coupling doesn't even come close to fitting in the half-inch flange I bought. Grrr.

[@MakerPipe]

Hi Marc, I just responded to your community post. I am pretty sure I see the issue. connect.makerpipe.com/post/so-i-m-following-the-guidance-from-the-youtube-video-called-how-to-make-a-f--6216e25f1711defc801b5788

[@christophervela5447]

Strength test

[@MakerPipe]

We did strength testing of the DIY flange methods mentioned in this video. You can watch here 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnild3itocpkaas

[@christophervela5447]

@@MakerPipe I just subscribed I didn't know there was such a big conduit community

[@MakerPipe]

@@christophervela5447 Welcome to the community!

[@christophervela5447]

@@MakerPipe thanks alot Excited to view yalls content do yall happen to have a video on making conduit not rust as quick out in the elements?